North Wales is among the top places to head this Easter and summer if you have an electric car and want the best deal. Warwick has been named the UK’s top staycation spot for electric vehicle (EV) drivers, according to a new study by car insurance provider Ageas. The research, which analysed 100 popular towns and villages across the UK, ranked each … [Read more...]
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MoT tests soaring and so are costs
March is a peak period for MoT tests of new-plate models over three years old including almost 318,000. getting their first compulsory road safety check, with some shocks for their owners. In March 2023 there was a staggering 18% rise in registrations of new models after the Covid cutbacks and with incentives from manufacturers and dealers taken up by … [Read more...]
Significant rail works this week
Rail passengers across South Wales should plan ahead as essential track work takes place between Newport, Cardiff and the Valleys between Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March. The work taking place will see Network Rail engineers replacing sections of the track on the South Wales Mainline between Newport and Cardiff Central throughout the weekend, with Transport … [Read more...]
Wales’s drivers facing bumpy ride for some time
There is no quick fix for Welsh roads, reports ALARM survey Road users should not expect a quick fix to the condition of local roads in Wales, despite reported increases in funding, says this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey report. Significant investment in highways maintenance from both the Welsh Government, via the Local … [Read more...]
Diesel drivers feeling the heat of higher prices
Drivers with diesel cars are really feeling the heat with the average price at the pump climbing above 161p a litre for the first time since early November 2023, said RAC head of policy Simon Williams. Prices have shot up 19p a litre in just over two weeks, adding over £10 to the cost of a full tank. The average cost of filling up a 55-litre family car with … [Read more...]
Men say they’re on top in sexes drive
A new study suggests more than half of British men believe they are better drivers than women. The research from ChooseMyCar.com exposed the truth that 55 per cent of males consider themselves the superior sex when it comes to driving a vehicle. This jumped up to two thirds (68 per cent) in the Millennial age group (30-45), closely followed by 66 per cent … [Read more...]
Government urged to reduce red tape at borders
Business group Logistics UK is urging the government to prioritise a UK-EU agreement on the movement of food and animal products to reduce unnecessary border friction and red tape affecting trade. “Since the UK left the EU, our members have worked tirelessly to keep goods moving smoothly across borders,” says James Mills, Logistics UK’s Head of Trade, … [Read more...]
The challenges facing UK’s fully automated roads
Highway engineers say the UK road network must be modernised and improved if it is to cope with Government plans for fully automated vehicles. The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation has called for a balanced and pragmatic approach to automated vehicle regulation that supports safety, sustainability and the effective operation of the UK’s … [Read more...]
Pothole puddles plague
The RAC fears near constant rain so far this year has led to a sudden spike in drivers being caught out by potholes hidden in puddles. Reports to the RAC from broken-down drivers about potholes in February averaged 225-a-day, nearly three-and-a-half times the 66-a-day seen in the same month last year and more than five times the 43-a-day … [Read more...]
Positive outlook for vehicle manufacturing in UK
January’s production figures outline the pressing challenges faced by UK vehicle manufacturing in 2026. Weaker export demand beyond Europe, and a sharp contraction in commercial vehicle production following major restructuring, have all impacted output. That said, the sector continues to depend on overseas markets – with more than three quarters of output … [Read more...]
